Glossary Category:

Undesirable

The term refers to a condition or action that is not totally acceptable.

Upside down

A term used to indicate when something is not in the expected orientation. A car is upside down if it has turned over with the top against the ground.

Urea-formaldehyde foam

A foam often used for insulation in walls and or attics. The material is very soft and fragile so it must be protected when in use.

Urethane

A plastic material that is often foamed to a shape and allowed to harden. It can be used in a film or sheet for paint

Usage

The act of using something such as electrical power. One refers to electrical energy consumption as power usage over a period of time.